Texas Tech University Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Lubbock, Texas
About This Location
Campus-only recycling program near the TTU Physical Plant — not open for public drop-off. Lubbock residents have two city recycling stations available.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Access & restrictions
Campus community (students, faculty, staff) only — not a public recycling drop-off · The original Student Housing Recycling Center permanently closed August 2020; the current campus recycling area near the Physical Plant is not publicly accessible
Programs & events
- TTU–City of Lubbock Campus Recycling Partnership — Since 2021, Texas Tech University and the City of Lubbock jointly operate campus recycling bins near the Physical Plant at 3122 Main St for the TTU campus community.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Texas Tech recycling center open to the general public?
No. The campus recycling area near the TTU Physical Plant is intended for the Texas Tech campus community (students, faculty, and staff) and is not a public drop-off. Lubbock residents can use the City of Lubbock Citizens Convenience Stations at 208 Municipal Dr (Northside) or 7308 Milwaukee Ave (Southside), both open Monday–Saturday 8am–5:30pm.
Did the Texas Tech Recycling Center close?
The original Student Housing Recycling Center operated by TTU closed permanently in August 2020. In 2021, a new campus recycling area with approximately 20 bins was established near the Physical Plant in partnership with the City of Lubbock, serving the campus community.
Where can Lubbock residents recycle near Texas Tech?
The nearest public recycling drop-off is the City of Lubbock Northside Citizens Convenience Station at 208 Municipal Drive, open Monday–Saturday 8am–5:30pm, accepting paper, cardboard, plastics #1-2, aluminum, and tin. Free for city utility customers with ID.
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